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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2001

Congress has passed a $24.6 billion energy and water spending bill that includes $40 million in funding for water and sewer projects in rural areas and Native villages.

Nearly 25 percent of homes in rural and Native Alaska lack adequate plumbing facilities, according to the state. Poor santitation can cause series health problems.

Get the Story:
Congress passes $80 million in Alaska projects (The Anchorage Daily News 11/9)

Relevant Links:
Village Safe Water Program, Department of Environmental Conservation - http://www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/
ENV.CONSERV/dfco/fco_vsw.htm
Governor's Council on Rural Sanitation - http://www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/
ENV.CONSERV/dfco/gov_counc_rs.htm

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